“LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

[bob brown]

Another great day at sea, capped off with my first dinner at Polo.

 

My idea of “health food”...

🙂

[BulldustHHH]

I see they used a touch of greenery to decorate the plate ... quaint.

[Paulchili]

Was it as good as it looks?

If you did not have it this time, make sure you try the jumbo shrimp cocktail next time - one of my favorites there along with the crab cake.

[bob brown]

7 hours ago, Paulchili said:

Was it as good as it looks?

If you did not have it this time, make sure you try the jumbo shrimp cocktail next time - one of my favorites there along with the crab cake.

Honest opinion?  I’m sorry to say it, but I’ve had better, in sister-line NCL’s “Cagney’s”.

It was a generous 32 ounce cut, and juicy and flavourful, but I had to trim too much gristle from it.... more like a rib-eye than a porterhouse.

Next time, I’ll try the filet mignon.

 

Jumbo shrimp?  I have that ever night in the main dining room as an appetizer.😉

[babysteps]

54 minutes ago, bob brown said:

Jumbo shrimp?  I have that ever night in the main dining room as an appetizer.😉

FYI folks onboard probably know this anyway, but the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail in Polo are larger than in the GDR.  Similar but different in the two venues lol.

 

Enjoying reading along with this thread, thanks everyone for taking time to share your journey with the rest of us!

[LHT28]

Polo  shrimp cocktail

[ORV]

1 hour ago, bob brown said:

Honest opinion?  I’m sorry to say it, but I’ve had better, in sister-line NCL’s “Cagney’s”.

It was a generous 32 ounce cut, and juicy and flavourful, but I had to trim too much gristle from it.... more like a rib-eye than a porterhouse.

Next time, I’ll try the filet mignon.

 

Jumbo shrimp?  I have that ever night in the main dining room as an appetizer.😉

When in Polo I've learned to opt for the Filet. But if I'm having steak at home that I get from the local butcher shop I prefer a ribeye or NY Strip. 

[Paulchili]

2 hours ago, babysteps said:

FYI folks onboard probably know this anyway, but the shrimp in the shrimp cocktail in Polo are larger than in the GDR.  Similar but different in the two venues lol.

Exactly - not all shrimp are created equal.

Try it - you’ll like it 

Sorry about the steak. Filet is better but the overall quality of steaks in Polo has declined over the years, IMO

[ilsun]

Cartagena Old City walking tour.

The guiliotine belonged to the Inquisition

[palakika]

ilsun...Thanks for the lovely pics of Cartagena.  They bring back nice memories of an enjoyable city.  We went to a fort overlooking the city and a museum where they had a cultural show.  Very colorful! Our guide was very good too.

[dritan]

Cartagena looks amazing. Thoroughly enjoying this thread. Comfortably predict a part 2 will be required. Looking forward to all the others joining at different stages but you're all doing a sterling and selfless job so far. 

[BigNance]

Yes! Thank you! It is a great trip to follow!

[Tranquility Base]

When you are given the approximate timings for the 3 canal locks, it would be great if someone could post these please.

Also, was Coral Princess with you in Cartagena ?

[Go-Bucks!]

Has the Artist's Loft begun?  If so, what are they doing and is it crowded? I'd love to hear any info about it. Thx!

[gwblank3]

One of my favorite images from Cartagena was watching a baseball game at the stadium. 

[bob brown]

5 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

When you are given the approximate timings for the 3 canal locks, it would be great if someone could post these please.

Also, was Coral Princess with you in Cartagena ?

Gatun locks at 0730....watch us on the Canal webcam.😎

[bob brown]

3 hours ago, Go-Bucks! said:

Has the Artist's Loft begun?  If so, what are they doing and is it crowded? I'd love to hear any info about it. Thx!

They are doing watercolours.  Not sure about it being  crowded.

They have a special project coming, where we will all contribute to a giant canvas with photos to form some kind of mural, and later auction it off for a charity.

Edited January 19, 2019 by bob brown

[bob brown]

Scheduled Canal Transit:

 

0730 Arrive Gatun Locks

0845 Depart Gatun Locks

1320 Pass Gamboa

1430 Arrive Pedro Miguel Locks 

1505 Depart Pedro Miguel Locks

1525 Arrive Miraflores Locks 

1620 Depart Miraflores Locks

1800 Arrive Balboa and sail for Puntarenas

[Tranquility Base]

Thanks for the planned schedule Bob.

[Go-Bucks!]

Would someone be able to post a picture of the Currents for one of the sea days you've had?  Appreciate it!  

[The Beach]

I love Colombia.  Here are a few pictures:

 

[bob brown]

5 hours ago, Go-Bucks! said:

Would someone be able to post a picture of the Currents for one of the sea days you've had?  Appreciate it!  

Too “busy “ right now, but will do it later...🙂

Edited January 19, 2019 by bob brown

[Go-Bucks!]

1 hour ago, bob brown said:

Too “busy “ right now, but will do it later...🙂

 

Oh, no rush...whenever is fine.  Thanks for your reply.  Have a fun day....I remember going through the canal, it was very interesting.

[Go-Bucks!]

6 hours ago, The Beach said:

 

Nice to see the Coral Princess....I was on her in Cartagena and the Panama Canal full transit.  She's a great ship.

[ilsun]

Crossing the Panama Canal